The Chennai Experience
Visitors to this lovely capital that was formerly known as Madras will find that to experience Chennai is to experience the best of Tamil culture. Chennai is not just the capital of Tamil Nadu, it is the center of all Tamil culture, arts, and food and takes very seriously the preservation of the language and heritage of the Tamil people. The city also serves as a hub for industry and commerce in India.
The Kalakshetra center in Chennai is dedicated to the revival and preservation of India crafts and arts. It also promotes the performing arts and is world reknown for Bharatnatyam, a classical Indian dance form.
Chennai is the home of Kollywood. This is the center of Tamil language film in the world, producing hundreds of movies and television programs each year for distribution across Tamil Nadu, India, and countries with significant populations of Tamil immigrants. Kollywood is India’s second largest film industry and has begun producing films that have subtitles or have alternate language soundtracks for distribution to still more countries.
Another important part of the Chennai experience is the city’s pride in protecting its wildlife and natural landscapes. The city has an entire National Park within its limits as well as a botanical garden and several zoos and wildlife preserves. The city also has a number of beaches that offer sand, sun, windsurfing, sailing, and other ocean attractions.
When planning a visit to Chennai, be sure to investigate the beautiful luxury hotels in Chennai for a one-of-a-kind experience. There are also plenty of hotels, private rentals, and hostels across the city. The shopping in Chennai is some of the best in India, with bazaars and street markets offering everything from traditional Indian crafts to electronic equipment. The city is also known for its wonderful food, with restaurants specializing not just in Tamil cuisine, but dishes from across India and even other parts of the world
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